Photo of proposed Rossonian upgrades | By Catie Cheshire, Westword | Denver’s Landmark Preservation Commission has approved plans to restore and build an addition to the historic Rossonian Hotel in Five Points. On July 9, the commission approved a roof demolition and rebuild for the famous building at 2650 Welton Street, along with an eight-story hotel addition on the back of the property. The addition will change the main entrance on Washington Street while preserving the historic entrances on Welton to allow more room for pedestrians and a new patio space as part of the primary entrance, according to renovation plans.
The Rossonian is one of the most iconic buildings in not just the Five Points neighborhood, but all of Denver. This project is the latest of many efforts since the 1960s to bring new life to what is a landmark of Denver’s Black history and jazz scene.
Colorado development company Palisade Partners has owned the building since 2017. The company’s renovation design, created with Craine Architecture, includes a 150-seat restaurant with a bar and music lounge. Historic details such as the signs and cornices of the building will also be maintained as part of the reimagined space.
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Catie Cheshire is a staff writer at Westword, where she has primarily reported on news since September 2021. Her prior work experience includes contributing to Cronkite News, Arizona PBS, the Regis University Highlander and AZ Big Media.
Photo: Rossonian: Glass blocks around the door were the hot topic at the July 9 Denver Landmark Preservation Commission meeting. Photo provided by Denver Landmark Preservation
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